Growing Through Relapse: Activity Journal for Kids Facing a Cancer Relapse of Self or Loved One (Digital Download)

This gentle, thoughtfully designed activity guide is created especially for children who are navigating the emotional challenges of a cancer relapse—whether their own or that of a loved one. Combining explanations of cancer relapse in age-appropriate ways, creativity, and emotional expression, the guide offers a compassionate space for kids to process feelings, ask questions, and find moments of peace and joy in a difficult time.

Through a variety of 40+ engaging activities—such as drawing, storytelling, journaling prompts, mindfulness exercises, and family-centered games—children are encouraged to express their experiences, fears, and hope. Each section provides comforting guidance, coping tools, and positive reinforcement to help them feel seen, heard, and supported.

This guide is ideal for use at home, in hospitals, or in therapeutic settings, and can be tailored to different age levels and emotional needs. At its heart, it’s a companion for children as they walk alongside the uncertainty of cancer relapse, helping them build resilience, connection, and emotional understanding—one creative step at a time.